Tag: repurpose

All of us serious coffee drinkers have our own special coffee prep rituals. On auto pilot, we can crawl and grope our way to the kitchen and make our morning cup without even being truly awake. Recently, I’ve tried to streamline this process a little bit. I wanted all of my coffee paraphernalia in one place without clutter and without fuss. Most of all I wanted it to be pretty, because of course I did. This couple really hit the mark on what a fully functional, beautiful coffee station should look like. Check these pics out!

Creating a coffee station like this one isn’t as difficult as it might look. It’s all in the details. You can use a simple baker’s cart or a chunky piece of furniture like a buffet table or an armoire. Here’s a list of things you might consider including in your own home coffee station:

Glass or ceramic containers for storing everything from coffee and tea to flavored syrups and sweeteners

A pretty carrying tray or low top basket to organize paper cups, lids, and napkins

unique artwork (try chalkboard signs like the Gray House above or something like this)

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I take a lot of pride in gift wrapping. It’s like fashion for presents. You don’t show up to a function with your dress on inside out. Ya dig what I’m saying? So when it comes to presentation, I like to keep my gift wrapping pretty and fashionable. I love to dress up the gifts I’m giving with a whole lot of attention to detail, and recently I’ve been experimenting with different color combinations and textures. I’m super in love with craft paper/butcher paper at the moment. It’s the perfect blank canvas for some pretty beautiful gift wrapping ideas. Check out the pics below.

For the full run down on all of these beautiful gift wrapping ideas, follow the link below!

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While you may not be able to play host to 50 of your closest friends, you can still create a relaxing atmosphere in your small backyard. Following some simple rules, a tiny backyard or balcony can become your home’s best feature.

Tiny Area Quick Fix: Go Vertical –Use the fence around your yard to your advantage! Ikea has some great options for hanging plants and hanging storage.

Furniture: Think Outside the Box— Small backyards can be a pain when it comes to buying furniture that will fit. Why not DIY outdoor furniture to suit the dimensions of your space? Make your own bench using cinder blocks and deck posts, or make your own table using a large terracotta pot with the saucer on top!

Outdoor Rugs: “That Rug Really Tied the Room Together, Did it Not?”— a pretty outdoor rug will anchor the space and give it more of a cozy feel.

Less is More: Keep it Simple–seating for two, a place to rest your drink, flowers, and some storage is all you really need in your backyard. Less is more!

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In a previous post I shared with you how I was rearranging/repurposing entire rooms in our fixer upper#2. The office space (formerly the master bedroom) was slowly coming along and I gave you this sneak peek.

Formerly the master bedroom, this new office space is slowly coming together.

Lots of progress has been made since this photo was taken! I’ve been bargain hunting for furniture and accent pieces and trying to figure out a pretty way to dress up those closet doors pictured above. I think I’m finally getting close to the look I’m after. Check out the pics below!

I’m all about repurposing, so when I discovered that some old bookcases I had fit perfectly into that closet I was pretty happy. I removed the mirrors from the front of the closet doors and replaced them with some decorative metal sheeting (find it here). All of the furniture was purchased second hand and cost less than $100 total! As for the wall hanging, I got it for free from an acquaintance that was in the middle of a move. If you love it as much as I do, I found a comparable piece here. My next step is to find a light fixture to hang above the desk. I’m debating between several options like this flush mount chandelier or this three pendant light fixture.